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vivo iQOO 13

iQOO 13 flagship with Snapdragon 8 Elite and 2K gaming display

Display: 6.82 Inches
Battery: Market-dependent versions: · Si/C Li-Ion 6150 mAh (Global) · 6000 mAh (India only)

Price

$637

Typical retail range — check local retailers before you buy.

Editor score8.0/10

Reader average will appear after the first published user review.

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Overview

The vivo iQOO 13 is a vivo smartphone featuring a 6.82 Inches LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 2592Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1800 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) display, powered by the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite chipsetwith 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. It packs a 6150 mAh battery with 120W wired, PPS, 100% in 30 min and a 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.9, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.93", 0.6µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF main camera.

Verdict

What we like — and what gave us pause during testing.

Pros

144 Hz smooth display
50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.9, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.93", 0.6µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF main camera
NFC support
120W wired, PPS, 100% in 30 min

Cons

No 3.5mm headphone jack

Full specifications

Verified at publish time — regional SKUs and bands may differ.

OS	Android 15
UI	up to 4 major OS updates, Funtouch 15 (International), OriginOS 5 (China)
CPU	Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPS	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
GPU	Adreno 830
NFC	Yes, 360˚
RAM	12 GB
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USB	USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Build	Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back or glass-fiber reinforced plastic back
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Colors	Alpha (Black), Nardo Gray (Silver), White (BMW M branding), Ace Green
Models	V2408A, I2401
Status	Available
Weight	207 g or 213 g (7.30 oz)
Battery	Market-dependent versions: · Si/C Li-Ion 6150 mAh (Global) · 6000 mAh (India only)
Chipset	Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Display	6.82 Inches
Network	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Process	3 nm
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Storage	256 GB
2G Bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 66 - International
5G Bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International
Charging	120W wired, PPS, 100% in 30 min
Speakers	Stereo Speakers
Announced	2024, October 30
Bluetooth	5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5
Audio Jack	No
Brightness	800 nits
Dimensions	163.4 x 76.7 x 8 mm (6.43 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
Resolution	1440 x 3168 pixels (~510 ppi density)
Fingerprint	under display, ultrasonic
Front Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Main Camera	50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.9, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.93", 0.6µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
Memory Card	No
Rear Camera	50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.9, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.93", 0.6µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
Display Size	6.82 inches, 113.0 cm 2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Display Type	LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 2592Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1800 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak)
Front Camera	32 MP, f/2.5, 28mm (wide), 1/3.15", 0.7µm
Refresh Rate	144 Hz
Pixel Density	510 PPI
Camera Features	Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal Memory	256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Video Recording	8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS
Battery Capacity	6150 mAh
Display Protection	Schott Xensation Alpha
Front Camera Features	HDR